Sparkman Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Sparkman Elementary School serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
≤20%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
29%
19%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
27 students attend Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman Elementary School?
Sparkman Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Sparkman Elementary School is part of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita).

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